IOWA - Police have launched a manhunt in Iowa after two officers were shot and killed Wednesday morning. Officials are calling the attack an ambush.

The first officer was killed after responding to reports of shots fired around 1:00 am local time in Urbandale, a suburb of Des Moines. The officer was murdered while sitting in his patrol car. The second officer responded to assist the first officer was and was also shot and killed. If you have any information please contact authorities.